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In the healing of a wound,fibroblasts in the dermis quickly reproduce and begin forming a dense mass of new connective tissue fibers.
Nerve Cells
Specialized cells that transmit electrical and chemical signals throughout the nervous system.
Synapses
The junctions between neurons through which nerve impulses pass, allowing for communication between the cells.
Neurotransmitters
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron.
Action Potential
A temporary reversal of an electrically charged membrane potential in neurons or muscle cells, facilitating signal transmission.
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